Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - October 13-15, 2023

The weekend is here, and it’s the official launch of Halloween parties, haunted houses and spooky events in Edmonton. From the opening of DARK at Fort Edmonton Park, to the kick off ghost tours, and haunted cocktails, we’ve got you covered for the best things to do and experience in Edmonton this weekend.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

• Discover New Talent at The Mosquers Film Festival
  Tickets are on sale now for this film festival that features modest short-film competition tackling everyday issues and showcasing the diversity and talents of the local Muslim community. Don’t skip the Popcorn afterparty! At the party, you’ll experience a feast of halal food and mocktails, along with live light portraits by the talented Karim Jabbari.
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• Catch an Iconically Canadian Comedy Show
  Best Kind Comedy Tour is back with a brand new show and it’s coming to Edmonton for one-night-only! Don't miss three of Newfoundland's funniest comedians; Mike Lynch, Colin Hollett, and Brian Aylward at Century Casino.
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• Shop for a Halloween-Costume-Party-Contest-Winning-Costume
  If you haven’t been to The Theatre Garage, you’re missing out. Heirloom, handmade quality costumes and when you rent a costume for Halloween, you’ll have it for the whole month. There’s a massive selection of size-inclusive costumes in-store, you’re not going to want to miss.
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• Walk through a Haunted House (on the cheap)
  Take your Halloween date to the next level as you walk through creepy haunted houses in Edmonton, for an experience that won’t break the bank. We’ve rounded up the best haunted houses in Edmonton to walk through this month, for as little as a food bank donation - so grab your date and plan a haunted house crawl.
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• Garneau Block Next Pop-up
  This Saturday is wine & weenies with Garneau Block at Cavern. No tickets and just show up for all the fun. There will be delicious food with amazing vibe, new wines and great people.
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• Try Little Wolf Restaurant
  Little Wolf is one of the newest restaurants in Edmonton located at the old High Dough location off of Whyte Ave. With a focus on small plate foods and great cocktails. Open Thursday - Sunday 5pm - 1am.
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• Cheng2Duo take over The Edmonton Chamber Music Society
  Don’t be intimated by Chamber Music! Chamber music is best described as a type of classical music that uses a small ensemble of instruments, with no conductor. Instead, the performers take their cues from each other!
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• Samples Orange Wines at Darling for Orange Wine Week
  Darling is hosting an orange wine tasting event, walk-in only. Come in and sample some orange wine and enjoy some good tunes.
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• Visit the Stars With Gate Way to the Stars
  Gateway to the Stars is an introductory stargazing program where park interpreters guide participants using star charts to find some of the major constellations visible in the night sky in the fall. We then use the Big Dipper as our Gateway to the Stars to explore other constellations visible to the human eye and along the way tell some of the cultural stories about the constellations.
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